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Definition
The surface of a tiled roof; rooftop.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to roofs covered with traditional clay tiles, often found in older village houses or historical buildings. It is not used for modern concrete rooftops, which are typically called 天台. Using this word for a flat apartment roof will sound confusing or overly poetic.
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The cat is walking back and forth on the roof.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the flat rooftop of a modern high-rise building, as it specifically implies a slanted, tiled structure.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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